Full technical and strategic support — from high-level assessment to downstream development — delivered by senior engineers and specialists.
OPTES provides comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle — from initial assessment through to long-term operational optimisation.
Our integrated, multidisciplinary approach ensures continuity, consistency and cumulative value creation at every stage of a project's development — combining deep technical expertise with independent, engineering-driven guidance.
OPTES operates through six integrated technical divisions, each bringing specialised expertise to deliver comprehensive project solutions — from initial concept through to operational excellence.
Advanced metallurgical processes and chemical-engineering expertise to optimise recovery rates and product quality across diverse mineral systems.
Comprehensive solutions covering the full mining lifecycle — from initial exploration to extraction, beneficiation and mineral separation.
JORC-compliant resource evaluation, structured exploration frameworks, field-work supervision, advanced laboratory testing, geological modelling and international validation partnerships.
Full engineering, procurement and construction support, ensuring seamless project delivery from design through commissioning and beyond.
Continuous-improvement methodologies and advanced process control to maximise efficiency, reduce costs and enhance overall plant performance.
Strategic guidance on product upgrading, market positioning and commercialisation to maximise the value of your mineral products.
Our consultation is led by senior engineers and specialists who combine academic depth with decades of hands-on industrial experience across metallurgy, mineral processing and refractories.
25+ years in metallurgical chemicals, industrial operations and technical project development. A metallurgical engineer with an MBA, blending technical depth with structured strategic leadership and long-standing global supplier partnerships.
30+ years of specialised expertise in Black Sand mineral processing, beneficiation technologies and heavy-mineral separation — combining academic leadership with field-proven exploration, resource evaluation and process design.
Master's degree in Chemistry and Geology with a proven track record in mineral ores and chemicals — bringing expertise in chemical analysis, geological assessment and mineral processing.
Extensive technical and marketing experience in mineral ores and refractory raw materials, combining deep metallurgical knowledge with practical market understanding.
OPTES supports projects across seven connected stages, ensuring continuity and cumulative value creation at every step.
Comprehensive evaluation of technical feasibility, resource potential and strategic opportunities.
Structured exploration, sampling and JORC-compliant resource estimation with international validation.
Independent technical due diligence and strategic guidance for informed investment decisions.
Detailed design and optimisation of processing circuits for maximum efficiency and recovery.
Complete project execution from engineering through construction and commissioning.
Owner's-engineer services ensuring quality, compliance and performance throughout delivery.
Product upgrading, market positioning and long-term value-optimisation strategies.
Site visit and walkthrough, technical data gathering, process understanding, conceptual process mapping and preliminary CAPEX estimation establish a clear, reality-grounded baseline.
Exploration framework and grid design, supervised field work, laboratory testing and QA/QC, geological modelling and a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimation with independent foreign validation.
Independent technical due diligence, feed and recovery verification, equipment performance evaluation, risk identification, upgrade-vs-rebuild analysis and negotiation support.
PCP design, wet separation, magnetic (LIMS/HIMS) and electrostatic separation, drying and material handling, utilities and detailed CAPEX/OPEX modelling.
Supplier-offer evaluation, technical comparison, engineering-document review, site supervision, commissioning oversight and performance-guarantee testing as your owner's engineer.
Product upgrading for zircon, rutile and ilmenite, purification and refinement, market positioning, commercialisation support and long-term operational optimisation.
Selecting the right technical partner is crucial to project success. OPTES combines proven experience, global connections, comprehensive capabilities and unwavering commitment.
Demonstrated success in mineral separation and processing across multiple continents and diverse geological settings.
Strong relationships with leading technology providers and engineering firms in China, India, Turkey and the European Union.
Detailed technical expertise combined with strategic thinking to maximise long-term project value.
The ability to manage the full project lifecycle, from initial assessment through long-term operational support.
Extensive experience delivering complex industrial projects on time, within budget and to specification.
Objective technical guidance free from vendor bias, focused solely on optimal outcomes for your project.
Contact OPTES to discuss how our technical and strategic support can accelerate your project — from assessment through to operation.
